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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lactation classes virtually? Is it worth it? Did anyone do this? I cant guarantee the nurse's will be helpful in post partum with teaching me how to breast feed (though I certainly will do my best to advocate for myself and make it known), but I want to be somewhat prepared (as I can be) beforehand. I have read some books and watched some youtubes but feel worried about it. Any advice? [/quote]

I didn't take any lactation classes. Really doubt how useful they'd be virtually. A nurse explained a bit about what to do, then the hospital lactation consultant helped a bit further later that day. And we got a lactation consultant from The Breastfeeding Centre for a home visit. That was the best $100 I spent. She checked the exact space that I used to breastfeed, the latch, my posture, explained what to do, walked around the house, and helped me figure out what other places I could use to nurse. She also taught me how to safely nurse while lying down. What you think breastfeeding is before having a kid, and the actual experience of lactating and nursing a baby are so different.  [/quote]

+1!

We considered taking a lactation class when I was pregnant with my first, and decided instead to pay for a home visit from The Breastfeeding Center. We had her come I think about 24 hours after I got home from the hospital. Waaaay more valuable!! I never had any issues with supply or not having a good latch, but I had issues getting the baby to latch, and getting in a comfortable nursing position. This way, I could focus on the problems I DID have instead of the theory. Highly recommend. We set up an account with them in advance, I think, and my husband put their number in his phone. He called them and set up the appointment within six hours of the birth. [/quote]

sounds great, although not sure about having some one here due to covid[/quote]

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